From Cabrini-Green to a historic election, my story is about what becomes possible when talent meets opportunity — and what it costs when it doesn't. I bring that story, and the lessons of leading through the hardest public moments, to stages around the world.
Keynotes, fireside conversations, panels, and moderated discussions — tailored to the room, grounded in real experience, and honest in a way audiences remember.
Leadership Under Pressure | Justice & Reform | Accountability
Women in Leadership | Social Impact | Overcoming the Odds
Stages
Google Zeitgeist
Makers Conference
Women in the World
Leading Women Defined
NFL Players Association - Super Bowl
Stanford University
Harvard University
Yale University
Penn Law
UC Berkley Law
University of Chicago
White House Convening- Criminal Justice Reform & HIV/AIDS Policy
Recognition
New York Times Most Powerful People in America
Emily’s List Rising Star Award
Essence Magazine
Ebony Powerful Women
The New York Times
The Washington Post
CNN
MSNBC
Pod Save the People
Political Gabfest with John Dickerson
Chicago Magazine’s Most Powerful Women
Book a Speaking Engagement:
National Conferences - Legal, civic & corporate convenings
Universities & Law Schools - Commencements, lectures & symposia
Corporate Leadership Events - Executive retreats & all-hands
Sports & Entertainment - League convenings & cultural events
Philanthropy & Civic Life - Foundation gatherings & galas